Seeking Comments on Hawaii Dining

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Seeking Comments on Hawaii Dining

OK, after some rec's on dining in Hawai`i in Sept, Im about to start the reservations process for a 2.5 week trip and have a tentative list of the restaurants that Im thinking about. Many of the places in Honolulu/Waikiki Ive dined at, and have decided on adding Chef Mavros & Mariposa to that mix. Id like some reflections, comments, notes and recommendations on the others. Ive not dined at most on the North Shore of Oahu, and none of these on Kaua`i. Ill do this in chronological order:

Honolulu/Waikiki:House Without a Key @ Halekulani (new to me)Bali by the Sea @ Hawaiian Village (done several times)La Mer @ Halekulani (done every time)Mariposa @ Neiman Marcus (new to me)Alan Wongs King Street (done every time)Chef Mavros (new to me)

Also, we will be overnighting in Burlingame, CA @ The Doubletree, arriving fairly late both coming and going. Is there any good restaurant near SFX in Burlingame, that serves late? I'll also post this question to the California forum.

Im obviously looking for fine-dining and wine lists are very important. In my dining, every aspect: food, service, wine, and ambiance are very important. Price is totally secondary.